Dock Worker - Forklift & Trailer Spotting

$18 per hour

Full-time

SWD INC

About Us:

SWD Inc. opened for business in March 1980 with three employees in a 9,000 sq. ft. leased facility and began black oxiding, cleaning, and pickling operations with used equipment. In late 1980, the company began passivating stainless steel and in 1981 purchased Fastener Sorting Corporation. Today, a recognized leader in the Metal Finishing and Fastener Sorting fields, SWD Inc. has over 200 employees and runs three shifts per day in its 250,000 sq. ft. facility just west of Chicago in Addison, Illinois.

Note: SWD is a Drug-Free workplace. All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a Background Check, Drug Screen, and Pre-Employment Physical.

What We're Seeking:

SWD Inc., located in Addison, IL, is looking for an on-site Dock Worker – Forklift & Trailer Spotting.
We are currently hiring for two shifts:

1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 4:00 AM – 1:00 PM (starting at $18.00/hr)
2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM – approximately 8:30 PM (starting at $18.75/hr) - (End time may vary based on workload; employees leave once dock work is completed.)

Both shifts with overtime as required.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Accurately load and unload trucks with a lift truck, pallet jack, or two-wheel dolly
Correctly weigh incoming material using a floor scale
Identify fasteners or products from the packing slips provided
Locate and ship outgoing material to the appropriate customers
Correctly package UPS shipments for shipping
Move and position trailers within the yard, including backing trailers into dock doors and pulling them out as needed
Reposition empty and full trailers to support daily shipping and receiving operations
Interact with customers and drivers in a courteous manner and complete appropriate documents and necessary paperwork

Qualifications:

Prior experience in shipping and receiving or a willingness to learn
Experience operating a sit-down forklift or willingness to be trained
Availability to work weekends as needed
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and stand and walk for extended periods

What We Offer:
Because Better People deserve Better Benefits. – Joining SWD means becoming part of a company that invests in your growth, your wellbeing, and your future. We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you at work and in life.

Weekly Pay Every Friday
401(k) With Company Contributions
8 Paid Holidays
PTO Starts Accruing On Day 1
Illinois Paid Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Company‑Paid Life Insurance & EAP
Fitness Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonuses

*Please Note: This role uses AI‑assisted tools in parts of the hiring process, as required to be disclosed under Illinois law.

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